Accomplished artist Karl Soderlund has created an exclusive painting for Northwestern Athletics, showcasing dozens of notable icons of the University in his unique style of symbolism.
Can you spot them all?
Northwestern Athletics, the Big Ten Conference and the ABC/ESPN family of networks announced Monday that the Wildcats’ 2013 Big Ten-opener against Ohio State will be played in primetime at Ryan Field on Saturday, Oct. 5.
The Northwestern Wildcats are the 2012 Gator Bowl Champs! Relive all the action of Northwestern’s first bowl victory since 1949 in this exciting highlight reel. It’s a great time to be a Wildcat! Go U! NU!
Check out our Gator Bowl Blog for photos and full coverage.
A few weeks ago, a video of Big Ten mascots spoofing Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit song “Call Me Maybe” went viral. If you saw it, you might have noticed that Purdue Pete and our own Willie the Wildcat were left out. Seems their mascot buddies literally forgot to call them, maybe? Willie and Pete have prepared a response in the form of Lady Gaga’s “Telephone.”
Happy holidays from Willie the Wildcat!
When the clock tower glows above the Rebecca Crown Center, you know Northwestern football is riding high. The Wildcats have won three in a row and look to keep the purple turned on for another week as they host Minnesota Saturday. Remember to wear purple for #PurpleFriday tomorrow!
Happy 74th birthday to Willie the Wildcat!
According to a Daily Northwestern article from 1942, Willie made his debut on a poster drawn by James McAndrew in 1937. Upon seeing the poster, a newspaper writer dubbed the wildcat “Willie,” and the name stuck. Willie’s debut as a live mascot occurred 10 years later. Although his physical appearance has changed over the years, he’s still as popular as ever, and getting a photo with Willie remains a rite of passage for many Northwestern students. Happy birthday, Willie!
Great feature on Northwestern’s competitive bass fishing team, which won the Central Regional tournament this month, earning $50,000 in prizes and a spot in the National Championship.
Take a refresher course in Northwestern Football Game Day traditions with “Professor” Pat Fitzgerald. This class is a prerequisite for all NU freshmen and newly minted Northwestern fans. Let’s beat Michigan tomorrow!
Just in case you didn’t already have a ton of respect for Coach Fitz, the Trib ran this column about him today.
